Cardiff School of History, Archaeology and Religion

Ancient Warfare - 20 credits (HST009)

Why were wars so prevalent in the ancient world? What impact did war have on ancient societies, and how did different societies in antiquity develop methods of warfare that reflected their socio-political values and aspirations? Using a wide range of literary and archaeological evidence, this module will seek to explore these issues with a view to understand the contemporary relevance of ancient warfare and its enduring fascination.